City of Grand Marais electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Grand Marais is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,540 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Grand Marais bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.00 |
City of Grand Marais residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE PHASEtime-of-use | 2017-02-01 | $23.88 | 10.4¢ (7am–9pm) · 5.6¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL - THREE PHASEtime-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $44.54 | 9.7¢ (7am–9pm) · 5.2¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Grand Marais rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.06¢ → 12.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Grand Marais doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Grand Marais's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-08 |
City of Grand Marais service area
City of Grand Marais serves Cook County in Minnesota and 6 ZIP codes.
Cook
Cities: Grand Marais
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Grand Marais at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,895,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 22,390 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7487 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Grand Marais's electricity rate?
City of Grand Marais residential customers pay an average of 13.25¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 18% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Grand Marais electric bill?
About $161 a month. The average City of Grand Marais home uses 1,212 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Grand Marais have?
City of Grand Marais serves 1,540 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Grand Marais offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE PHASE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Grand Marais before making decisions.